How many germs your child encounters each day

Each day your child becomes exposed to a host of germs from the time they wake up, to the time that they spend at school, until they go to sleep at night.

Each day your child becomes exposed to a host of germs from the time they wake up, to the time that they spend at school, until they go to sleep at night. It is our duty, as parents, to be aware of the amount of germs that they face and take the necessary precaution to make sure that your child stays healthy and happy.

We have created an infographic with the common objects that children touch daily and how many germs they are likely to pick up on them.

It is difficult to prevent your child from touching everything that might have germs but there are ways to make sure that your child’s hygiene is in tip top shape. Pharmacies and stores have a range of products to keep your child clean all day – even when you are not around – such as hand wash, wipes, soaps and anti-septic liquids.

This article was originally published by Parent24 in collaboration with Dettol.